Iranian lawmaker says petrol card restrictions have prompted complaints

Parliamentary energy committee secretary Abdolhossein Hemmati said limits on using shared petrol station cards had prompted complaints. Iran International reported restrictions in 11 provinces. A Tehran freight association representative warned that higher fuel costs could raise delivery charges.

By Editorial Team · Published 15 Nov 2026 10:23 UTC · Updated 15 Nov 2026 10:24 UTC

Source published: 15 Nov 2026 09:55 UTC

Urgency: Watch · Evidence: Attributed claim

What the sources establish

Iran International cited Hemmati’s comments to ILNA and the freight representative’s interview with Tasnim. Euronews Persian separately reported the 11-province policy and the fuel distributor’s statement that emergency cards would remain available at selected stations. The freight warning is a projection. The timestamp marks Iran International’s publication minute.

Evidence last checked: 15 Nov 2026 10:23 UTC.

Sources

Iran International Ownership / affiliation unverified
separately produced report citing the lawmaker and freight association representative
Euronews Persian Ownership / affiliation unverified
earlier separate reporting on the restrictions and stated exceptions

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